HJR281 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Todd Greeson

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Joe HubbardJimmy MartinHarry ShiverJoe FaustChad FincherAlan BakerSteve McMillanJamie IsonJim McClendonRandy WoodJim BartonGerald H. AllenDickie DrakeRandy DavisH. Mac GipsonMike HillMac McCutcheonGregory CanfieldPat MooreJay LoveVictor GastonMike BallPaul DeMarcoJack WilliamsSteve ClouseBarry MaskCharles O. NewtonRichard J. LairdRon JohnsonAlan BootheWarren BeckBenjamin H. LewisMary Sue McClurkinJohn W. RogersElaine BeechRod ScottLawrence McAdoryArthur PayneAllen TreadawayDuwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordDavid GrimesPhil WilliamsMicky HammonGreg WrenRobert BentleyFrank McDanielAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherSpencer CollierGeorge “Tootie” BandyJohn F. Knight JrDemetrius C. NewtonJames O. GordonPebblin W. WarrenRalph HowardThad McClammyEarl F. HilliardChris EnglandOliver RobinsonYvonne KennedyMike CurtisJody LetsonYusuf SalaamLocy BakerRonald GrantlandTammy IronsLaura HallArtis McCampbellJames L. ThomasBarbara Bigsby BoydJoseph C. MitchellJeff McLaughlinTerry SpicerRandy HinshawBetty Carol GrahamMike MillicanMarcel BlackHenry A. WhiteButch TaylorWilliam E. ThigpenJack PageJames C. FieldsJohn RobinsonPatricia ToddJohnny Mack MorrowJeremy OdenElwyn ThomasCam WardKen GuinTommy ShererAlan HarperThomas JacksonBill J. DukesLesley VanceWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleySteve HurstJames E. BuskeyMary MooreSeth HammettMerika ColemanRichard LindseyCraig Ford

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Jones, Paul R., death mourned

Summary

This House Joint Resolution mourns the death of Paul R. Jones and celebrates his life and contributions to civil rights, public service, and the arts.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it publicly mourns Paul R. Jones, recognizes his educational and professional achievements, including civil rights work and public service, and honors his significant art collection and donations to universities. It also extends sincere condolences to his family and family members, and states that a copy of the resolution will be sent to them.

Who It Affects

• Paul R. Jones's family and friends, who receive formal condolences and acknowledgment from the Alabama Legislature.
• Alabama residents and public institutions (such as universities and civil rights/history communities) who learn about and honor Jones's legacy through this official tribute.

Key Provisions

• Mourns the death of Paul R. Jones of Atlanta, age 81, and acknowledges his life in Alabama history.
• Celebrates Jones's life and contributions as a civil rights activist, government worker, deputy director of the Peace Corps in Thailand, and a major art collector who donated works to universities valued in the millions.
• Extends sincere gratitude and heartfelt condolences to Jones's family, including his surviving son P. R. Jones.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Jones's family as part of the tribute.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence